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Nuance amends stockholders rights planNuance Communications announced that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the companyís stockholder rights plan, which was scheduled to expire on August 19. The amendment extends the expiration date of the Rights Plan until August 19, 2015, unless redeemed earlier by the company as provided for in the Rights Plan. The Rights Plan allows the Board of Directors additional time to evaluate all available alternatives and preserves the companyís ability to implement managementís strategic plan in order to maximize the long-term value of the company for all stockholders.